Join us in advancing women’s entrepreneurship and boosting women’s economic justice around the world.

Our Board of Trustees is seeking new members to come on board during this exciting new strategic period, wherein we are working to revolutionise business opportunities for 1 million women. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about women’s economic justice, and who can bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, or ideas to the position.

Our Board meets three times per year, with three additional meetings taking place for each of the affiliated committees. Each Trustee is expected to serve on at least one committee, based on their areas of interest and expertise. This means successful candidates will commit to at least six meetings per year.

Ideal candidates would have a wealth of knowledge on topics including, but not limited to:

• Digital learning
• E-commerce
• Marketing
• Fundraising
• Women’s entrepreneurship

Time: 3 years (can be extended up to a maximum of 3 terms)

Location: Virtual with some travel to London required (one ‘in person’ Board meeting per year, with potential for a trustee retreat)

Please note, this is a volunteer position and is unpaid.

To apply, please download the recruitment pack and send us the following by 20 October 5pm:

• Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role.
• Current CV

Please send your application, or any questions you may have, to recruitment@cherieblairfoundation.org

EnCompass LLC is building a pool of qualified Gender expert consultants to engage as opportunities become available. We are seeking consultants to provide short-term technical assistance for USAID’s Gender Leadership, Equity, and Advancement for Development (LEAD) Program, an anticipated award and for other on-going gender and inclusive development programs globally. Consultants will provide support in gender integration to staff in USAID operating units (OUs) across locations, sectors, and focus areas.

Consultant support is anticipated to address needs on gender, GBV and inclusive development analyses throughout USAID’s program cycle, including sector-specific analyses; monitoring, evaluation, and learning; integration of findings into OU systems, processes, and documents, and training design and facilitation.

Consultants will work under the direct oversight of project or home office technical staff members and in close collaboration with various USAID staff, including at missions. Consultants may serve as task leads or be a member of a team of project staff and other consultants.

Specific periods of performance, deliverables, and levels of effort for specific assignments will be communicated by the project point of contact as assignments become available. Consultants will be responsible for ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule and in accordance with EnCompass and USAID standards.

The work of consultants will take place remote globally or in-person, according to client needs and be working with staff in USAID OUs across the globe (consultants will be only contacted when work is available). Consultants must be able to travel for varying lengths of time and, at times, on short notice. Consultants based outside of the United States are encouraged to apply.

For US nationals, and for non-US nationals located in the US: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Illustrative tasks include:

– Use an intersectional lens to lead on gender and inclusive development analysis for USAID operating units at the strategy, project, and/or activity level in a range of sectors (e.g., agriculture/food security, education, health etc.)
– Lead or support design of and data collection for gender and inclusive development analyses in accordance with ADS 205 and consistent with best practices in inclusive research and data collection/analysis
– Design, and/or facilitate discussions and/or workshops on findings of gender analysis
– Incorporate findings of gender and inclusive development analysis into organizational processes and required documents and write findings report and recommendations
– Provide technical assistance on strategies for addressing, mitigating, and eliminating gender-based violence (GBV) across USAID’s program cycle, including guidance on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) practices that support GBV prevention and response
– Provide on demand technical assistance in areas including but not limited to:
– Women’s economic empowerment (WEE), including applying WEE to programming in a range of sectors
– Integrating gender equality and women’s empowerment into climate, energy, and environment programming, including g
green jobs
– Integrating gender into democracy, human rights, and governance (DRG) programs
– Lead or contribute to development of learning agendas for gender integration in a range of sectors
– Lead or contribute to How-To Guidance Notes, white papers, desk reviews, fact sheets, case studies and/or other documents related to gender and intersectional programming
– Design and deliver gender and inclusive development trainings, workshops, and other capacity development activities
– Lead in-country staff to incorporate gender and inclusive development considerations into workplans and program activities
– Advocate for regional programs to address gender and inclusive development issues throughout programs implementation
– Guide Missions, programs and OUs to use standard and custom indicators to measure impact of gender equity and inclusive development efforts

Position Requirements:

– Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience providing gender equality and inclusive development technical guidance required
– At least one year of experience working with USAID projects or operating units required
– Strong knowledge of USAID’s 2023 Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy ADS 205 and other related policies required
– Required experience leading or/and supporting at least 2 USAID gender analyses and/or integrating findings into one or more aspects of USAID’s Program Cycle, illustrative sectors include: agriculture and food security; anti-corruption; conflict prevention and stabilization; democracy, human rights, and governance; education; economic growth and trade; energy; environment and climate change; global health; humanitarian assistance’ nutrition; water and sanitation; women’s civic participation; and women’s economic empowerment
– Knowledge of USAID’s Climate Strategy 2022-2030 preferred (required for some tasks)
– Gender and social inclusion analysis skills as well as qualitative and/or quantitative assessment and evaluation skills, including sample design, mixed method designs, instrument development, and data analyses preferred
– Demonstrated experience in applying intersectional, do no harm, and inclusive development approaches preferred
– Experience managing complex data collection and analysis efforts strongly preferred
– Ability to work in an appreciative, strengths-based environment, and to use strengths-based approaches with clients
– Exceptional technical and general writing skills, including ability to develop high-quality technical products, synthesize information and data, convey technically complex concepts in plain language, and communicate to a variety of audiences with a high degree of cultural sensitivity
– Experience designing and facilitating in-person and virtual interactive meetings, workshops, and data collection meetings with diverse stakeholders
– Experience designing or facilitating virtual meetings and/or workshops on Google Meet, WebEx, and/or Zoom
– Fluent in use of Microsoft Office applications; proficiency with Google applications highly desired
– Ability to work sensitively in multi-cultural environments
– Ability to travel internationally or domestically for varying lengths of time required, potentially with 2 weeks’ notice; ability and willingness to work in non-permissive environments required for some tasks
– Fluency in language(s) other than English highly desired

How to Apply
Please submit CV and cover letter and complete the application. Only qualified candidates will be contacted when work is available.

IMPORTANT:

Please, make sure your CV clearly outlines:

– Your background and experience in gender equity and inclusive development
– Years of and type of experience with USAID
– The sectors in which you have worked, and the type of work conducted in those sectors
– Your experience with USAID’s 2023 Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy and other key USAID gender or GBV technical and inclusive development policy guidance
– Links to writing examples or of other published technical work (If examples are not publicly available, same writings may be requested prior to assignments)
– Level of written and verbal proficiency in languages other than English
– Your consultancy Fees

EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.

For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

If you require accommodations in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete your application, please call 301-287-8700, provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case-basis, and we will call you back within approximately 3 business days.

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EnCompass LLC is seeking a seeking a Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist II to join our Gender Equity and Inclusive Practices team (GE&IP). Principal duties include developing technical resources to strengthen gender integration; conducting gender analyses and assessments; developing, implementing, and evaluating activities that address gender equality and inclusive development, women’s empowerment, male engagement, and gender -based violence prevention and response; and designing and facilitating gender and inclusive development-related training for in-country and U.S. based programs.

We are looking for an individual with experience collecting and analyzing primary and secondary data, implementing USAID and other donor-funded programs, with advanced Spanish and/or French speaking and writing skills preferred.

NOTE: This position is a US-based position, located at EnCompass LLC headquarters office in Silver Spring, Maryland with an option to work on a hybrid basis. The Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist II will be expected to meet with clients in the Washington, DC metro area as needed. Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.

Position Duties and Responsibilities
Essential functions:

Technical:

Provides technical expertise and support in gender and social inclusion and/or GBV integration into sector programs.?
Provides technical guidance, resources, and tools on best practices and donor requirements on gender equality and inclusive development integration in program design, implementation, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)
Designs and leads gender analyses for smaller/less complex project activities and supports GESI analysis plans for mid and large/complex program activities, which includes:
Designs and facilitates gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and MEL capacity-building trainings and workshops using appreciative, participatory, adult learning methodologies, including developing or reviewing macro/micro agendas for virtual and in-person deliveries
Provides technical expertise and support in GESI and gender-based violence (GBV) integration into sector programs
Leads design and management of small/less complex GESI contracts and projects, with oversight and mentorship from Senior Gender Specialist, Advisor, or Senior Gender Advisor
Prepares high quality reports, technical resources, and other products and deliverables on topics related to gender and inclusive development, and MEL
Conducts work with country-based teams, and domestically, as needed
Project Management and Supervision:

Serves as Activity Lead for GESI-focused tasks, and Project Technical Lead for small/less-complex projects, with oversight and mentorship from Senior Gender & Inclusive Development Specialist or Senior Gender & Inclusive Development Advisor
Serves as a Gender & Inclusive Development Point of Contact on USAID contracts including MEL Platforms, in-country implementation programs, and US-Based implementation programs; provides technical assistance and supports quality processes
Coordinates with partners, consultants, and country-based staff on design, implementation, and monitoring of project gender integration activities and strategies
Contributes to activity and project budgets
Develops internal and external activity and project workplans
Supports hiring of project staff and consultants

Business Development:

Contributes to technical components of proposals related to gender equality, inclusive development, economic growth, and women’s empowerment
Participates in new business generation discussions with potential partners and EnCompass staff members
Contributes to the expansion of EnCompass’ Global Consultant Network by engaging professional fora and identifying potential consultants for proposals and task orders and contracts
Other:

Engage fully as a member of the EnCompass staff team, including participating in staff meetings and other EnCompass events
May require occasional travel
Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements
Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in gender studies, social studies, international development, or a related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional related experience and at least five (5) years working on gender issues and conducting gender analysis
Masters degree in gender studies, social studies, international development, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of professional related experience and at least three (3) years working on gender issues and conducting gender analysis

Experience and Skills

Must:

Have experience working with/on USAID projects
Have at least three (3) years of experience in gender integration, monitoring, evaluation, and learning OR research roles specifically focused on USAID GESI topics/sector.
Be professionally proficient in English
Have strong experience providing technical assistance and/or conducting gender and inclusive development analysis, gender integration, and gender-based violence prevention and response to country-level projects from headquarters, particularly for USAID
Have experience in design and facilitation of GESI and/or GBV trainings and capacity development activities for internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment that utilizes appreciate inquiry, and to model strengths-based approaches for the team
have strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels
Have proven experience forming, managing, and participating in successful teams
Have flexibility and ability to travel internationally or domestically for varying lengths of time
Be skilled in word processing, database management, spreadsheets (Excel), and web-based programs

Preferrable:

Experience developing MEL technical designs and data collection tools, managing mixed methods data collection efforts, leading analysis, and preparing high quality reports
Professionally proficient in either Spanish or French
Active engagement with gender equality and inclusive development networks
Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues
How to Apply
Please submit CV and cover letter, and complete the application

Estimated Pay Range for this Position

The pay range for this role allows for the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At EnCompass, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $ 79,759 to $95,148.

EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.

For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

If you require accommodations in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete your application, please call 301-287-8700, provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case-basis, and we will call you back within approximately 3 business days.

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HR Advisor (22.5 hours per week)
Remote‌ ‌ ‌-‌ ‌Home-Based‌ ‌Location‌

About WIEGO
Women‌ ‌in‌ ‌Informal‌ ‌Employment:‌ ‌Globalizing‌ ‌and‌ ‌Organizing‌ ‌(WIEGO)‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ global‌ ‌network‌ ‌focused‌ ‌on‌ ‌securing‌ ‌livelihoods‌ ‌for‌ ‌the‌ ‌working‌ ‌poor,‌ ‌especially‌ ‌women,‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌informal‌ ‌economy.‌ ‌We‌ ‌believe‌ ‌all‌ ‌workers‌ ‌should‌ ‌have‌ ‌equal‌ ‌economic‌ ‌opportunities‌ ‌and‌ ‌rights.‌ ‌WIEGO‌ ‌creates‌ ‌change‌ ‌by‌ ‌building‌ ‌capacity‌ ‌among‌ ‌informal‌ ‌worker‌ ‌organizations,‌ ‌expanding‌ ‌the‌ ‌knowledge‌ ‌base‌ ‌about‌ ‌the‌ ‌informal‌ ‌economy‌ ‌and‌ ‌influencing‌ ‌local,‌ ‌national‌ ‌and‌ ‌international‌ laws and ‌policies.

The Position
This newly created HR Advisor role is an exciting opportunity to use your skills and experience to help shape the future of our HR function and support our work around the globe. You will work in a small friendly team providing comprehensive remote HR support and guidance across the organisation. The successful candidate will have an interesting and varied workload combining advisory and administrative HR and project work.

Responsibilities

The HR Advisor reports into the HR Manager and has the following responsibilities:

Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and practices
Support the HR Manager in building and maintaining effective HR processes, systems, and tools.
Assist in the global recruitment process, including drafting job descriptions, job posting, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews and communication to candidates based in various countries.
Facilitate the onboarding and induction process for new team members by preparing new hire paperwork, coordinate orientation sessions and ensuring a smooth transition to new team members.
Provide remote HR guidance and support to supervisors and team members on HR matters concerning policies, benefits, and procedures, escalating complex issues to the HR Manager.
Assist in the development and delivery of HR training programs.
Support team engagement and welfare initiatives.
Provide HR administrative support such as coordinating HR events, meetings and training sessions including note taking, logistics and materials preparation.
Generate HR reports and analyse HR data to identify trends and provide recommendations for improvement and aid decision-making.
Stay updated on HR best practices, current trends, and legal requirements, ensuring compliance when appropriate with employment laws and regulations.
Maintain accurate HR records and databases.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive HR information with discretion.
Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in working across different time zones and effectively communicating with a diverse global team.

About You
To be successful for this position you will need to have:

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 3 years experience in HR roles, with a focus on HR advisory or generalist functions, ideally remotely within a global non-profit or charitable organisation.
Good knowledge of HR principles and best practices.
Familiarity with HR systems, data analytics, and reporting tools.
Commitment to social justice and experience in working with diverse populations would be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships remotely with people at all levels.
Detail-oriented mindset and a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development to stay updated on HR best practices and trends.
Ability to handle remote employee relations issues sensitively and professionally.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Excel

What we offer
This is a 22.5 hours/week consultancy role until the end of March 2025 with renewal of the contract thereafter on an biennal basis by mutual agreement and subject to satisfactory performance. The position is offered with an initial 3-month trial contract. The position is home-based and successful candidates will need to have their own office and office equipment.

Pay‌ ‌is‌ ‌dependent‌ ‌on‌ ‌experience,‌ ‌location‌ ‌and‌ ‌the‌ ‌role‌ ‌profile‌ ‌as defined by WIEGO’s Remuneration Policy–‌ ‌this‌ ‌will‌ ‌be‌ ‌discussed‌ ‌with‌ ‌the‌ ‌successful‌ ‌candidate.

 

WIEGO is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. All applicants are welcome.